Deaths in the 1880s

Vilhelm Melbye

1824–1882 (age 58)

Holmen Cemetery

Hilmar Finsen

1824–1886 (age 62)

Holmen Cemetery

Hilmar Finsen (1824–1886) was a politician devoted to civic responsibility and thoughtful deliberation.

J. C. Jacobsen

1811–1887 (age 76)

Jesuskirken

Johan Christian Henrik Fischer

1814–1885 (age 71)

Slagelse

Johan Christian Henrik Fischer is remembered as a steadfast politician whose dignified leadership left a lasting impress...

Frederik Sehested

1813–1882 (age 69)

Gudme

Anders Fonnesbech

1821–1887 (age 66)

Holmen Cemetery

Anders Fonnesbech was a beloved draper whose attentive craftsmanship and kindness warmed both garments and hearts.

Peter Ludvig Panum

1820–1885 (age 65)

Garnison Cemetery

Magnús Eiríksson

1806–1881 (age 75)

Garnison Cemetery

Magnús Eiríksson was a contemplative writer who touched readers with earnest reflections on life and belief.

Rasmus Nielsen

1809–1884 (age 75)

Garnison Cemetery

Andreas Buntzen

1811–1880 (age 69)

Garnison Cemetery

Andreas Buntzen was a physician of compassion whose steady care brought comfort to many in need.

Viggo Drewsen

1830–1888 (age 58)

Garnison Cemetery

Andreas Nicolaus Kornerup

1857–1881 (age 24)

Garnison Cemetery

Andreas Nicolaus Kornerup was a geologist whose curiosity about the natural world inspired enduring contributions to the...

George Quaade

1813–1889 (age 76)

Garnison Cemetery

Carl Rosenberg

1829–1885 (age 56)

Garnison Cemetery

Carl Rosenberg was a historian whose careful scholarship illuminated the paths by which societies understand themselves.

Adolph Rosenkilde

1816–1882 (age 66)

Garnison Cemetery

Alfred Benzon

1823–1884 (age 61)

Garnison Cemetery

Alfred Benzon was a businessperson known for leadership rooted in integrity and community-mindedness.

Carl Caroc

1811–1882 (age 71)

Garnison Cemetery

Ernst Wilster

1808–1881 (age 73)

Garnison Cemetery

Ernst Wilster was a military officer whose calm leadership and dedication earned the respect of his peers.

Johannes Kok

1821–1887 (age 66)

Garnison Cemetery

L.S. Kellner

1796–1883 (age 87)

Garnison Cemetery

L.S. Kellner was a mathematician who inspired others through his dedication to clarity and education in the discipline.

P.L. Behrend

1825–1883 (age 58)

Garnison Cemetery

Edouard August Dahlerup

1812–1882 (age 70)

Garnison Cemetery

Edouard August Dahlerup was a physician whose compassionate care left a lasting mark on those he treated.

Adolph Drewsen

1803–1885 (age 82)

Garnison Cemetery

Frederik Theodor Schmidt

1825–1880 (age 55)

Garnison Cemetery

Frederik Theodor Schmidt was a devoted anatomist whose meticulous study of the human body strengthened Danish medical in...

Steen Andersen Bille

1797–1883 (age 86)

Holmen Cemetery

Frederik Storch

1805–1883 (age 78)

Holmen Cemetery

Frederik Storch was a painter celebrated for his elegant portrayals of Danish daily life and the thoughtful interplay of...

Christian Ferdinand Christensen

1805–1883 (age 78)

Holmen Cemetery

Carl Irminger

1802–1888 (age 86)

Holmen Cemetery

Carl Irminger was a geographer whose detailed mapping and descriptions conveyed the character of Denmark’s landscapes.

Christian Andreas Schleisner

1810–1882 (age 72)

Holmen Cemetery

J.P. Trap

1810–1885 (age 75)

Holmen Cemetery

J.P. Trap was an author renowned for producing comprehensive reference works that preserved Denmark’s civic and cultur...

Georg Emil Tuxen

1814–1885 (age 71)

Holmen Cemetery

Georg Emil Tuxen was a Danish naval officer who served his country with distinction.

Johan Cornelius Tuxen

1820–1883 (age 63)

Holmen Cemetery

Johan Cornelius Tuxen was an astronomer whose thoughtful observations deepened appreciation for the Danish firmament.

F. E. Ring

1829–1886 (age 57)

Holmen Cemetery

F. E. Ring was a skilled Danish sculptor whose works contributed to the nation's artistic tradition.

Adolph Strunk

1816–1888 (age 72)

Holmen Cemetery

Adolph Strunk was an archivist committed to safeguarding Denmark’s documentary treasures for posterity.

Aleth Hansen

1817–1889 (age 72)

Holmen Cemetery

Aleth Hansen was a Danish priest who dedicated his life to spiritual ministry and pastoral care.

Vilhelm Crone

1813–1887 (age 74)

Holmen Cemetery

Vilhelm Crone was a police master known for his steady stewardship and thoughtful approach to community safety.

William Wain

1819–1882 (age 63)

Holmen Cemetery

William Wain was a Danish engineer whose contributions advanced the nation's technical progress.

August Carl Vilhelm Thomsen

1813–1886 (age 73)

Holmen Cemetery

August Carl Vilhelm Thomsen was a painter whose gentle compositions celebrated the calm beauty of Danish scenes.

Wilhelm Sponneck

1815–1888 (age 73)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Wilhelm Carl Eppingen Sponneck (16 February 1815 – 29 February 1888) was a Danish nobleman (rigsgreve) and Minister of...

Emil Erslev

1817–1882 (age 65)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Emil Erslev was an author whose reflective writings engaged thoughtfully with the social currents of his era.

Peder Hansen

1798–1880 (age 82)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Peder Hansen was a Danish governor whose administrative leadership served his region.

Jean Pio

1833–1884 (age 51)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Jean Pio was a philologist dedicated to unraveling the linguistic threads of Denmark’s cultural legacy.

Cornelia Catharina Margrethe de Man

1799–1889 (age 90)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Cornelia Catharina Margrethe de Man was a member of nineteenth-century Danish society.

Jens Peter Junggreen

1827–1886 (age 59)

Aabenraa Cemetery

Jens Peter Junggreen was a dedicated politician whose steady leadership and civic commitment strengthened his community.

Thomas Lange

1829–1887 (age 58)

Lyngby Assistens Kirkegård

Thomas Lange was a Danish novelist whose literary works enriched the nation's cultural tradition.

Jomfru Fanny

1805–1881 (age 76)

Aabenraa Cemetery

Jomfru Fanny was a respected dressmaker celebrated for her careful craftsmanship and gracious presence.

Theobald Weber

1823–1886 (age 63)

Assistens Kirkegård

Theobald Weber was a Danish merchant whose commercial enterprise contributed to his nation's economy.

Constantin Hansen

1804–1880 (age 76)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Constantin Hansen was a Golden Age painter whose luminous works and dedication to art education left a lasting cultural ...

Svend Grundtvig

1824–1883 (age 59)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Svend Grundtvig was a Danish writer whose intellectual contributions enriched his nation's cultural life.

Valdemar Adolph Thisted

1815–1887 (age 72)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Valdemar Adolph Thisted was a contemplative writer whose prose offered readers insight and compassion.